Event Brief
May 8, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
Israeli police: Iran used WhatsApp, Facebook, blackmail to recruit spies
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Israeli police said Iran tried to recruit spies using WhatsApp, Facebook and blackmail, with payments up to $300,000.
WHO: Israeli police
WHAT: Foiled Iranian spy recruitment attempt using WhatsApp, Facebook and blackmail
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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